Activity Assistant

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Responsible for assisting in operations of the facility’s Activity Department which includes supervision of staff when needed, development and implementation of departmental policy and procedures, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, local regulations.
Collaborate with Director of Activities developing new programs to meet new trends and industry standards.
Observe and report Guest’s attendance, participation, and behavior changes by documenting and charting.
Participates in the care planning process by attending care plan meetings, providing specific information and observations of the Guest’s needs, preferences and report any behavioral changes.
Meet and great all new Guests and guests upon arrival to the facility.
Recruits, trains and supervises volunteers from the surrounding community to develop and run activity programs.
Performs administrative tasks such as charting, care planning, reports and etc. Completes assigned MDS portions accurately and on time.
Assists with the recruitment and selection of Activity staff. 9. Provides counseling and disciplinary action to subordinate staff members as needed. 10. Reports all hazardous conditions, damaged equipment, accidents/incidents and supply issues to appropriate persons.
Provides counseling and disciplinary action to subordinate staff members as needed. 10. Reports all hazardous conditions, damaged equipment, accidents/incidents and supply issues to appropriate persons.

Assure that established infection control and prevention practices and standard precautions are maintained at all times.
Follow established safety precautions when preforming tasks and using equipment and supplies.
Maintains the comfort, privacy and dignity of Guests and interacts with them in a manner that displays warmth, respect and promotes a caring environment.
Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with Guests, visitors, families, peers and supervisors.
Ensure each Guest receives person centered care.
Answers and respond to call lights promptly and courteously when working in Guest care areas.
Reports all Guest concerns to the appropriate department head.
Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services as directed. 19. Recognize your role as part of the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) efforts of your organization.

Attend trainings to build understanding and capacity to undertake QAPI work. 21. Carry out QAPI roles and responsibilities as assigned.

Follow established policies and procedures in support of QAPI efforts.
Any noted opportunities for improvement will be shared with leadership in the organization.
Communicate to leadership upon witnessing a positive outcome of a QAPI project or detecting barriers preventing project success.
Support QAPI efforts both verbally and non-verbally (i.e., via actions and attitude), including adjusting performance and practice in accordance with QAPI initiatives and findings.
Participate in compliance trainings as scheduled and adhere to compliance plan.